| Activity |
Description |
| Mentor a first year MBA student |
Learn by leading and teaching others: second-year Leadership Fellows use their wisdom and experience to help first-year students navigate the MBA curriculum, improve team collaboration, and take advantage of student resources while simultaneously strengthening their own coaching and problem-solving skills. |
| Team-up for business competitions |
UW teams compete against other MBA teams and other schools for awards and prizes in national and international competitions. Prepare for real world strategic challenges at business plan and case competitions as well as contests in marketing, entrepreneurship, venture capital investment and global business. |
| Participate in a student organization |
Build your hands-on experience while you network with other MBAs who share your interests. Student organizations host lectures, hold events, raise money for charity and make connections with businesses, alumni and community groups. |
| Take a Study Abroad Tour |
Explore international business operations in other countries and expand your cross-cultural awareness during an MBA study tour. Assume a leadership role and help organize a tour for MBA students. |
| Earn a certificate |
Strengthen your career focus with a certificate that enhances your MBA courses. |
| Consult with business and community organizations |
Add value and see your ideas come to life as you help businesses identify and resolve their challenges. Consulting choices include: teaming with other MBAs through the Field Study Program, working with community agencies through the Business and Economic Development Center, or pursuing an independent consulting project. |
| Join a community board of directors |
Gain confidence in the board room by serving alongside influential business leaders on community organization boards. The Business and Economic Development Center Board Fellows Program gives MBAs an immersion experience into boardroom dynamics and governance expectations (not to mention outstanding networking opportunities). |
| Connect with an executive mentor |
Get matched with a high-level business executive to further explore your career interests and goals, learn about the mentor’s experiences and build a long-term relationship. |
| Complete an independent student project |
Work with a faculty advisor to identify a focused project that will advance your studies and your career competitiveness. |
| Work, teach or complete a fellowship |
Augment your MBA studies with relevant work experience: continue your internship, start a new part-time position or participate in teaching opportunities. Some positions can satisfy your practical experience requirements. |